Lyman Elementary School

Q: Is Lyman Elementary School a good school?

Lyman Elementary School ranks 79 th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Lyman Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Lyman, Maine, which is part of the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57. The school has seen a steady decline in racial diversity, with the percentage of white students increasing from 92.86% in 2020-2021 to 90.08% in 2022-2023.

Despite this trend, Lyman Elementary School consistently outperforms the district and state averages in academic proficiency, with 73.74% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and 65.66% proficient or better in Mathematics in 2022-2023. This strong academic performance has earned the school a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, Lyman Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.1 to 12.5 over the past three years, and has seen a decrease in chronic absenteeism, from 14.6% in 2021-2022 to 13.0% in 2022-2023.

When compared to other nearby schools, such as Waterboro Elementary School and Alfred Elementary School, Lyman Elementary School stands out for its higher academic proficiency, lower chronic absenteeism, and more favorable student-teacher ratio, suggesting it may be providing a more supportive and effective learning environment for its students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

39 Schoolhouse Road
Lyman, ME 04002

(207) 499-7228

District: Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57

SchoolDigger Rank:
79^th of 290 Maine Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $17,600

Students who attend Lyman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Massabesic Middle School
High:	Massabesic High School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.1

Number of students: 243

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.4%

Hispanic:

3.3%

Asian:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 31.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Lyman Elementary School ranks better than 72.8% of elementary schools in Maine. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 72.81. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.4%), Hispanic (3.3%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 31.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Lyman Elementary School is 11.1, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57! (See more...)

Compare Lyman Elementary School employs 21.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Lyman Elementary School is $17,600, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Lyman Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57:

SchoolDigger ranks Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57 93^rd of 177 Maine school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Lyman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Lyman Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile
2006	32.20	147^th	192	23.4%
2007	46.31	113^th	198	42.9%
2008	39.84	131^st	195	32.8%
2009	42.10	141^st	209	32.5%
2010	42.62	121^st	193	37.3%
2011	46.07	111^th	186	40.3%
2012	33.15	208^th	258	19.4%
2013	35.02	199^th	261	23.8%
2015	33.42	223^rd	284	21.5%
2016	52.15	112^th	255	56.1%
2017	44.78	141^st	256	44.9%
2018	61.89	79^th	254	68.9%
2019	48.48	133^rd	258	48.4%
2021	68.28	53^rd	228	76.8%
2022	83.64	24^th	210	88.6%
2023	72.81	79^th	290	72.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Lyman Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	64.61	46^th	153	69.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Lyman Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	ME State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	52.08	65^th	153	57.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maine Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maine Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Lyman Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	338	338
1992	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	319	319
1993	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	320	320
1994	324	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	-8	320
1995	330	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
1996	330	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	335
1997	322	1	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	327
1998	323	0	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	326
1999	321	2	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	327
2000	294	4	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	302
2001	295	5	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	-44	258
2002	336	2	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	346
2003	336	2	6	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	346
2004	319	2	8	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	331
2005	309	2	8	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	324
2006	314	3	10	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	332
2007	293	4	7	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	308
2008	318	6	8	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	336
2009	310	5	6	1	5	n/a	n/a	0	327
2010	248	4	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	256
2011	248	3	3	1	1	1	0	0	257
2012	255	3	3	2	0	1	0	0	264
2013	255	3	1	1	0	0	0	0	260
2014	259	3	0	0	0	0	0	0	262
2015	241	2	1	0	0	0	0	0	244
2016	230	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	234
2017	205	4	1	0	0	0	0	0	210
2018	221	2	2	3	0	0	0	0	228
2019	227	3	2	2	0	0	1	0	235
2020	213	2	1	3	0	0	2	0	221
2021	208	3	2	7	0	0	4	0	224
2022	224	3	4	9	0	0	6	0	246
2023	218	2	4	11	0	0	7	0	242
2024	222	1	6	8	0	0	6	0	243

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Lyman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	338	20.0	16.9	n/a
1992	319	20.0	15.9	n/a
1993	320	20.0	16.0	26.9
1994	320	19.0	16.8	20.1
1995	335	17.0	19.7	19.7
1996	335	17.0	19.7	19.7
1997	327	18.0	18.2	24.2
1998	326	18.0	18.1	20.9
1999	327	18.0	18.2	36.7
2000	302	18.0	16.8	34.1
2001	258	18.0	16.8	27.8
2002	346	20.0	17.3	25.7
2003	346	20.0	17.3	25.7
2004	331	20.0	16.6	25.4
2005	324	22.7	14.3	26.9
2006	332	22.7	14.6	24.1
2007	308	25.5	12.1	21.8
2008	336	30.6	11.0	27.1
2009	327	23.7	13.7	28.4
2010	256	17.6	14.5	28.9
2011	257	16.6	15.4	30.7
2012	264	15.7	16.8	10.2
2013	260	17.0	15.2	32.7
2014	262	16.6	15.7	35.5
2015	244	14.0	17.4	36.5
2016	234	15.0	15.6	44
2017	210	15.2	13.8	43.8
2018	228	15.2	15.0	43
2019	235	14.2	16.5	43.4
2020	221	16.3	13.5	39.8
2021	224	17.9	12.5	34.4
2022	246	20.9	11.7	30.1
2023	242	21.8	11.1	25.2
2024	243	21.8	11.1	31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Lyman Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	338	20.0	16.9	n/a
1992	319	20.0	15.9	n/a
1993	320	20.0	16.0	26.9
1994	320	19.0	16.8	20.1
1995	335	17.0	19.7	19.7
1996	335	17.0	19.7	19.7
1997	327	18.0	18.2	24.2
1998	326	18.0	18.1	20.9
1999	327	18.0	18.2	36.7
2000	302	18.0	16.8	34.1
2001	258	18.0	16.8	27.8
2002	346	20.0	17.3	25.7
2003	346	20.0	17.3	25.7
2004	331	20.0	16.6	25.4
2005	324	22.7	14.3	26.9
2006	332	22.7	14.6	24.1
2007	308	25.5	12.1	21.8
2008	336	30.6	11.0	27.1
2009	327	23.7	13.7	28.4
2010	256	17.6	14.5	28.9
2011	257	16.6	15.4	30.7
2012	264	15.7	16.8	10.2
2013	260	17.0	15.2	32.7
2014	262	16.6	15.7	35.5
2015	244	14.0	17.4	36.5
2016	234	15.0	15.6	44
2017	210	15.2	13.8	43.8
2018	228	15.2	15.0	43
2019	235	14.2	16.5	43.4
2020	221	16.3	13.5	39.8
2021	224	17.9	12.5	34.4
2022	246	20.9	11.7	30.1
2023	242	21.8	11.1	25.2
2024	243	21.8	11.1	31.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Lyman Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$13,653
2019	$13,208
2020	$15,583
2021	$18,493
2022	$16,887
2023	$17,600

Data source: Maine Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Lyman Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 133^rd of 258 Elementary schools	Ranks 79^th of 290 Elementary schools	24.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Lyman Elementary School)	52.9	89.9	37%
All Grades English Language Arts (Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57)	53.8	86.1	32.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Maine)	55.9	83.8	27.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Lyman Elementary School)	37.5	91.7	54.2%
All Grades Mathematics (Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57)	36.5	84.4	47.9%
All Grades Mathematics (Maine)	35.7	81.3	45.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	235	242	3%
African American	3	2	33.3%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	4	100%
Hispanic	2	11	450%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	227	218	4%
Two or More Races	1	7	600%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	43.4%	25.2%	18.2%

Schools Near Lyman Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MEA English Language Arts (2023)	MEA Mathematics (2023)	MEA Science (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MEA English Language Arts All Grades	MEA Mathematics All Grades	MEA Science All Grades	Total
Lyman Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	39 Schoolhouse Road	Lyman	04002	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 499-7228	243	22	11.1	31.7%	222 (91.4%)	1 (0.4%)	8 (3.3%)	6 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.5%)	72.8	79^th of 290 public elementary schools	72.8%		83.6	24^th of 210 public elementary schools	88.6%	55	73.7	65.7	15.2	$17,600
Dayton Consolidated School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Clarks Mills Road	Dayton	04005	York County	Dayton Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 499-2283	128	13	9.6	27.3%	119 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	3 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.3%)	59.6	129^th of 290 public elementary schools	55.5%					(n/a)	63.6	57.1		$25,141
Alfred Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	21 Sanford Road	Alfred	04002	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	No	(207) 324-3831	189	17	11.1	39.2%	171 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	2 (1.1%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.5%)	6 (3.2%)	63	118^th of 290 public elementary schools	59.3%		67.3	63^rd of 210 public elementary schools	70.0%	55	67.7	66.7	15.9	$17,152
Mildred L Day School	Public	K-5	600 Limerick Road	Arundel	04046	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 284-4677	215	19	11.3	14.9%	192 (89.3%)	3 (1.4%)	12 (5.6%)	4 (1.9%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	84.7	48^th of 290 public elementary schools	83.4%		82.3	28^th of 210 public elementary schools	86.7%	20	77.2	78.2	32.4	$24,668
Kennebunk Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	177 Alewive Road	Kennebunk	04043	York County	Regional School Unit 21	No	No	No	No	(207) 985-4402	395	30	13.2	8.6%	354 (89.6%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.3%)	8 (2.0%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.5%)								(n/a)				$24,228
Carl J Lamb School	Public	PK, KG-4	233 Shaws Ridge Road	Springvale	04083	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-8481	424	42	10.0	53.5%	365 (86.1%)	9 (2.1%)	32 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	15 (3.5%)	42.5	188^th of 290 public elementary schools	35.2%		18.4	174^th of 210 public elementary schools	17.1%	14	56.7	52.7		$19,115
Waterboro Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	340 Sokokis Trail	East Waterboro	04030	York County	Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 247-6126	530	45	11.7	35.3%	489 (92.3%)	5 (0.9%)	10 (1.9%)	5 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.6%)	57.3	137^th of 290 public elementary schools	52.8%		52.8	93^rd of 210 public elementary schools	55.7%	44	66.2	54.9	29.9	$15,529
Sanford Pride Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	708 Main Street	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-8454	378	33	11.5	68.3%	315 (83.3%)	22 (5.8%)	17 (4.5%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.0%)	53.5	153^rd of 290 public elementary schools	47.2%		36.1	137^th of 210 public elementary schools	34.8%	16	61.5	55.1		$18,432
Biddeford Primary School	Public	1-2	320 Hill Street	Biddeford	04005	York County	Biddeford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 282-8285	369	36	10.3	60.7%	263 (71.3%)	38 (10.3%)	36 (9.8%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (6.8%)								(n/a)				$20,349
Margaret Chase Smith	Public	PK, KG-4	248 Twombley Rd	Sanford	04073	York County	Sanford Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(207) 324-7586	439	36	12.2	48.3%	371 (84.5%)	27 (6.2%)	18 (4.1%)	4 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	18 (4.1%)	37.1	205^th of 290 public elementary schools	29.3%		69.1	58^th of 210 public elementary schools	72.4%	147	50.3	54.3		$16,591

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyman Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Lyman Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Lyman Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Massabesic Middle School
High : Massabesic High School

How many students attend Lyman Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 243 students attended Lyman Elementary School.

Is Lyman Elementary School a good school?

Lyman Elementary School ranks 79^th of 290 Maine elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Lyman Elementary School?

Students at Lyman Elementary School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Lyman Elementary School in?

Regional School Unit 57/Maine School Admin District 57

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